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A group of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including fish and nuts
News
02/21/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Omega-3 supplementation, both in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and alone, decreased symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder in children.
Omega-3 supplementation, both in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and alone, decreased symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder in children.
Omega-3 supplementation, both in...
02/21/2024
Psych Congress Network
brain network
News
01/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often...
01/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
Psychiatry Family
News
12/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The intergenerational transmission of psychiatric conditions appears to be mostly attributable to broader psychopathology comorbidity than specific conditions, suggest study results.
The intergenerational transmission of psychiatric conditions appears to be mostly attributable to broader psychopathology comorbidity than specific conditions, suggest study results.
The intergenerational...
12/20/2023
Psych Congress Network
Family-Based Primary Care Treatment Shows Stronger Weight Loss Outcomes
News
06/14/2023
Evi Arthur
Family-based treatment for childhood overweight and obesity was found to be successful in pediatric primary care settings and showed improved weight outcomes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Family-based treatment for childhood overweight and obesity was found to be successful in pediatric primary care settings and showed improved weight outcomes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Family-based treatment for...
06/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
02/23/2023
Evi Arthur
Suicidal behavior and ideation increasing, particularly in older children and boys.
Suicidal behavior and ideation increasing, particularly in older children and boys.
Suicidal behavior and ideation...
02/23/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
01/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Over 2 decades, the proportion of antipsychotics prescribed to children and adolescents in England doubled.
Over 2 decades, the proportion of antipsychotics prescribed to children and adolescents in England doubled.
Over 2 decades, the proportion...
01/25/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
01/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Emotional maltreatment may have stronger effects on the psyche of the children and adolescents than physical abuse and neglect, suggest study results published online ahead of print in the journal Child Maltreatment.
Emotional maltreatment may have stronger effects on the psyche of the children and adolescents than physical abuse and neglect, suggest study results published online ahead of print in the journal Child Maltreatment.
Emotional maltreatment may have...
01/19/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
12/16/2022
Tom Valentino
The odds of preteens developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over a 2-year period increased by 15% for every hour per day they played video games and 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to University of California San...
The odds of preteens developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over a 2-year period increased by 15% for every hour per day they played video games and 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to University of California San...
The odds of preteens developing...
12/16/2022
Addiction Professional
From Addiction Professional
News
09/13/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Significant bidirectional associations and cascade processes between depressive symptoms and disturbed sleep occur in children through age 12.
Significant bidirectional associations and cascade processes between depressive symptoms and disturbed sleep occur in children through age 12.
Significant bidirectional...
09/13/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
08/22/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions...
08/22/2022
Psych Congress Network

News Articles

A group of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including fish and nuts
News
02/21/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Omega-3 supplementation, both in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and alone, decreased symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder in children.
Omega-3 supplementation, both in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and alone, decreased symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder in children.
Omega-3 supplementation, both in...
02/21/2024
Psych Congress Network
brain network
News
01/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often...
01/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
Psychiatry Family
News
12/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The intergenerational transmission of psychiatric conditions appears to be mostly attributable to broader psychopathology comorbidity than specific conditions, suggest study results.
The intergenerational transmission of psychiatric conditions appears to be mostly attributable to broader psychopathology comorbidity than specific conditions, suggest study results.
The intergenerational...
12/20/2023
Psych Congress Network
Family-Based Primary Care Treatment Shows Stronger Weight Loss Outcomes
News
06/14/2023
Evi Arthur
Family-based treatment for childhood overweight and obesity was found to be successful in pediatric primary care settings and showed improved weight outcomes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Family-based treatment for childhood overweight and obesity was found to be successful in pediatric primary care settings and showed improved weight outcomes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Family-based treatment for...
06/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
02/23/2023
Evi Arthur
Suicidal behavior and ideation increasing, particularly in older children and boys.
Suicidal behavior and ideation increasing, particularly in older children and boys.
Suicidal behavior and ideation...
02/23/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
01/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Over 2 decades, the proportion of antipsychotics prescribed to children and adolescents in England doubled.
Over 2 decades, the proportion of antipsychotics prescribed to children and adolescents in England doubled.
Over 2 decades, the proportion...
01/25/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
01/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Emotional maltreatment may have stronger effects on the psyche of the children and adolescents than physical abuse and neglect, suggest study results published online ahead of print in the journal Child Maltreatment.
Emotional maltreatment may have stronger effects on the psyche of the children and adolescents than physical abuse and neglect, suggest study results published online ahead of print in the journal Child Maltreatment.
Emotional maltreatment may have...
01/19/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
12/16/2022
Tom Valentino
The odds of preteens developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over a 2-year period increased by 15% for every hour per day they played video games and 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to University of California San...
The odds of preteens developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over a 2-year period increased by 15% for every hour per day they played video games and 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to University of California San...
The odds of preteens developing...
12/16/2022
Addiction Professional
News
09/13/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Significant bidirectional associations and cascade processes between depressive symptoms and disturbed sleep occur in children through age 12.
Significant bidirectional associations and cascade processes between depressive symptoms and disturbed sleep occur in children through age 12.
Significant bidirectional...
09/13/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
08/22/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions...
08/22/2022
Psych Congress Network
stethoscope, pills, and a brain
News
09/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment...
09/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
Katherine Warburton, Stephen Stahl, and Roberto Carrara
News
09/19/2025
Maria Mantas
Discussions of ethical intervention, patient autonomy, and justice reform took center stage during the keynote address at the 2025 Psych Congress on Wednesday evening.
Discussions of ethical intervention, patient autonomy, and justice reform took center stage during the keynote address at the 2025 Psych Congress on Wednesday evening.
Discussions of ethical...
09/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
DNA strand
News
09/15/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Clinician use of a specific weighted multigene pharmacogenomic (PGx) test significantly improved outcomes in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with at least 1 treatment failure, according to meta-analysis results.
Clinician use of a specific weighted multigene pharmacogenomic (PGx) test significantly improved outcomes in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with at least 1 treatment failure, according to meta-analysis results.
Clinician use of a specific...
09/15/2025
Psych Congress Network
fda building sign
News
09/11/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday the Apollo Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy devices for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday the Apollo Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy devices for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents.
The US Food and Drug...
09/11/2025
Psych Congress Network
cannabis plant and CBD oil
News
09/11/2025
Maria Mantas
Cannabis products that contained high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a systematic review.
Cannabis products that contained high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a systematic review.
Cannabis products that contained...
09/11/2025
Psych Congress Network
child embraces mother
News
09/02/2025
Maria Mantas
Child depression at ages 10 and 11 years during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly associated with later maternal depression, according to longitudinal study results.
Child depression at ages 10 and 11 years during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly associated with later maternal depression, according to longitudinal study results.
Child depression at ages 10 and...
09/02/2025
Psych Congress Network
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
08/27/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who began drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis had significantly reduced rates of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, traffic accidents, and criminality.
Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who began drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis had significantly reduced rates of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, traffic accidents, and criminality.
Patients with...
08/27/2025
Psych Congress Network
An illustrated picture shows two cartoon doctors, one holding up a magnifying glass to a cartoon brain.
News
08/25/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
An investigational prescription digital therapeutic targeting negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia met its primary endpoint in a pivotal phase 3 randomized controlled study.
An investigational prescription digital therapeutic targeting negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia met its primary endpoint in a pivotal phase 3 randomized controlled study.
An investigational prescription...
08/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
tired man rubs eyes
News
08/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults...
08/18/2025
Psych Congress Network
A woman lies in bed awake due to insomnia
News
08/15/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of...
08/15/2025
Neurology

Interactive Features

a cloud with three z's
Quiz
09/19/2025
Can you optimize ADHD control and protect sleep? Take this quick quiz on viloxazine ER’s role in patients with nighttime challenges.
Can you optimize ADHD control and protect sleep? Take this quick quiz on viloxazine ER’s role in patients with nighttime challenges.
Can you optimize ADHD control...
09/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Greg Mattingly
Quiz
09/17/2025
How well do you know the clinical impact and unique mechanism of viloxazine ER? Take this short quiz to find out.
How well do you know the clinical impact and unique mechanism of viloxazine ER? Take this short quiz to find out.
How well do you know the...
09/17/2025
Psych Congress Network
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Quiz
09/12/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Do you remember the details of this interview with Dr Chepke?
Do you remember the details of this interview with Dr Chepke?
Do you remember the details of...
09/12/2025
Psych Congress Network
medication
Quiz
09/09/2025
What does research reveal about the risk of non-stimulants? Test your understanding of ADHD treatment and stimulant misuse.
What does research reveal about the risk of non-stimulants? Test your understanding of ADHD treatment and stimulant misuse.
What does research reveal about...
09/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Rakesh Jain
Quiz
09/04/2025
Think you understand the role of non-stimulants in ADHD treatment? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of viloxazine ER.
Think you understand the role of non-stimulants in ADHD treatment? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of viloxazine ER.
Think you understand the role of...
09/04/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Rakesh Jain
Quiz
09/03/2025
How well do you know the evolving landscape of non-stimulant ADHD treatments? Take this quick quiz to find out.
How well do you know the evolving landscape of non-stimulant ADHD treatments? Take this quick quiz to find out.
How well do you know the...
09/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
09/02/2025
Can viloxazine ER enhance stimulant therapy in pediatric ADHD? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
Can viloxazine ER enhance stimulant therapy in pediatric ADHD? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
Can viloxazine ER enhance...
09/02/2025
Psych Congress Network
Drs Mattingly, Price, Amann Part 3
Quiz
08/27/2025
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge on combination treatment strategies, novel mechanisms, and how emerging data is reshaping care for complex patients of all ages.
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge on combination treatment strategies, novel mechanisms, and how emerging data is reshaping care for complex patients of all ages.
Take this quick quiz to test...
08/27/2025
Psych Congress Network
Drs Mattingly, Price, Amann Part 2
Quiz
08/25/2025
Discover how viloxazine ER compares to atomoxetine in real-world ADHD treatment—test your knowledge with this short, expert-driven quiz.
Discover how viloxazine ER compares to atomoxetine in real-world ADHD treatment—test your knowledge with this short, expert-driven quiz.
Discover how viloxazine ER...
08/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
08/15/2025
In which of the following scenarios does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend initiating clozapine in patients with schizophrenia?
In which of the following scenarios does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend initiating clozapine in patients with schizophrenia?
In which of the following...
08/15/2025
Psych Congress Network

Blogs

marc agronin md
Faculty Insights
07/29/2024
Marc E. Agronin, MD
In this highly anticipated sequel to his 2022 blog, Marc Agronin, MD, geriatric psychiatry section editor at Psych Congress Network, offers deeper expert clinical insights on Alzheimer disease prevention.
In this highly anticipated sequel to his 2022 blog, Marc Agronin, MD, geriatric psychiatry section editor at Psych Congress Network, offers deeper expert clinical insights on Alzheimer disease prevention.
In this highly anticipated...
07/29/2024
Psych Congress Network
Rakesh Amin, MD.
Blog
06/13/2023
Rakesh Amin, MD
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the...
06/13/2023
Psych Congress Network
Marc Agronin, MD.
Blog
08/30/2022
Marc E. Agronin, MD
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Psych Congress Network Section...
08/30/2022
Psych Congress Network
Ed Jones, PhD
Blog
07/28/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the...
07/28/2022
Psych Congress Network
Ed Jones, PhD
Perspective
07/21/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this...
07/21/2022
Psych Congress Network
Chan_Khan_Digital Mental Health
Blog
04/27/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, discuss how to encourage patients to use digital mental health apps.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, discuss how to encourage patients to use digital mental health apps.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan...
04/27/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Chan_Khan_Digital Mental Health
Blog
04/21/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, navigating quality issues with digital mental health applications.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, navigating quality issues with digital mental health applications.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan...
04/21/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Blog
03/04/2022
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
Andrew Penn, NP, explains...
03/04/2022
Psych Congress Network
Julie Bailey
Blog
02/08/2022
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey,...
02/08/2022
Psych Congress Network
major depressive disorder
Blog
01/31/2022
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy...
01/31/2022
Psych Congress Network

Posters

BACKGROUND: Clinical trials for esketamine nasal spray in treatment resistant depression (TRD) often assess efficacy using Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)-based primary ...
11/26/2024
BACKGROUND: Both esketamine nasal spray and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are indicated for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but there are no guidelines on the sequence of...
11/26/2024
BACKGROUND: Esketamine nasal spray and second-generation antipsychotic augmentation (SGA) are approved therapies for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Prospective randomized ESCAPE-TR...
11/26/2024
Hypothesis/Objective: To evaluate the impact of centanafadine (CTN)—a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor—on patient-reported assessment of the frequency of core sympto...
11/26/2024
Background: We report secondary/exploratory endpoints assessing patient-reported depressive symptoms, insomnia symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) from a phase 3, double-...
11/26/2024
Depression treatment remains a significant clinical challenge due to the variability in patient responses to antidepressant medications. Outside of pharmacogenetic testing, established mo...
11/26/2024
BACKGROUND: Esketamine nasal spray and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are used for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but little is known about the sequence in which these the...
11/26/2024
Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, is known to be the most likely of its class of medication to cause hyperprolactinemia. We present a case of a 33 year old female with no known psyc...
11/26/2024
Purpose: To examine whether a continuing medical education (CME) curriculum intervention can improve provider knowledge, competence, and confidence in individualizing treatment plans for ...
11/26/2024